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ID Label
A unique label used to identify the valve. It can consist of a combination of up to 15 numerals or characters. It
cannot be the same as the ID for any other link. This is a required property.
Start Node
The ID of the node on the nominal upstream or inflow side of the valve. (PRVs and PSVs maintain flow in only a
single direction.) This is a required property.
End Node
The ID of the node on the nominal downstream or discharge side of the valve. This is a required property.

Description
An optional text string that describes other significant information about the valve.
Tag
An optional text string (with no spaces) used to assign the valve to a category, perhaps based on type or
location.
Diameter
The valve diameter in inches (mm). This is a required property.
Type
The valve type (PRV, PSV, PBV, FCV, TCV, or GPV). See Valves for descriptions of the various types of
valves. This is a required property.
Setting
A required parameter that describes the valve's operational setting.
Valve Type Setting Parameter
PRV Pressure (psi or m)
PSV Pressure (psi or m)
PBV Pressure (psi or m)
FCV Flow (flow units)
TCV Loss Coeff. (unitless)
GPV ID of head loss curve
Loss Coefficient
Unitless minor loss coefficient that applies when the valve is completely opened. Assumed 0 if left blank.
Fixed Status
Valve status at the start of the simulation. If set to OPEN or CLOSED then the control setting of the valve is
ignored and the valve behaves as an open or closed link, respectively. If set to NONE, then the valve will
behave as intended.
NOTE: A valve's fixed status and its setting can be made to vary throughout a simulation by the use of control
statements. If a valve's status was fixed to OPEN/CLOSED, then it can be made active again using a
control that assigns a new numerical setting to it.

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